Pools have been the talk of the town since the Covid-19 pandemic sent everyone home, making at-home relaxation a hot commodity. In the past, pools have not necessarily been a selling feature across the board — some homeowners might see a pool as a hindrance given the upkeep required that could cost between $3,000 to $5,000 a year. But that …
How to Sell Your Inherited House in Charlotte
It’s always nice to get an inheritance, but inherited properties in Charlotte often come with challenges. How do you turn an inherited house into something you can use? Or is it better to make the decision to sell an inherited house instead? Find out how you can overcome those challenges and liquify the asset into cash that you can spend …
Finding a Cash Buyer in Roanoke
Selling your house to a cash buyer is an excellent way to sell your home without going to all the trouble of getting it ready for sale on the open market. A reputable buyer can give you a cash offer and all you have to do is choose a closing date. Surprisingly, there are multiple cash buyers in Roanoke to …
How to Sell Your House Without a Realtor in Charlotte
Did you know real estate agent commission is usually the biggest expense when selling your home? The average real estate agent commission is about 6%, which works out to $18,000 on a $300,000 home — and all of that is typically paid by you, the seller. This drives many people to look for an alternate way to sell their home. …
How do I know my property value in Charlotte?
How much is your home worth? From current day fair market values to instant home estimator tools, knowing your property’s value can help you make decisions about how and when to sell, and whether or not you should invest in repairs and updates. Ultimately, you need to know what your net proceeds might be if you decide to go through …
How to Sell Your House As-Is in Charlotte
Homeowners can spend 10% or more of the sale price of their home just to sell it – and some of that upfront. That includes real estate agent commissions, inspection fees, marketing costs, etc. Most of that money generally comes out of the transaction. However, there are some things you’ll have to spend money on now before you can get …
Costs of selling a home and how to calculate agent commissions
Did you know that home sellers can pay around 10% of their home’s sale price in commissions and fees? That means that on a $500,000 home sale, the seller could end up paying around $50,000 just to sell the house – and that’s not including repairs and other costs of selling a home. Wait… what? Yup, you read that right! …
Worst Closing Gifts Real Estate Agents Give to Clients
Real estate agents make a decent commission when they finalize the purchase of a home. After closing, it’s customary for agents to give the buyer a closing gift to celebrate the purchase and thank them for the business. Although real estate agents are good at helping people buy or sell homes… not every real estate agent does well with the …